Best of 2013: Surprise Hits

From adrenal fatigue to the CrossFit dating scene, these are the most surprising stories that Well+Good readers flipped for this year.

The new hot and sweaty place to meet a mate: CrossFit

This week, we’re highlighting our favorite (and most popular) stories in categories like Good Sweat and Good Looks, plus the most controversial stories, most interesting Refrigerator Look Books, and more. All of these “best-of” articles made our readers click, comment, think, and smile (or frown). Some probably led to diet or workout changes; some may inspire 2014 resolutions.

Here are our top Surprise Hits (stories we didn’t know you’d love, but you really did) from 2013, in no particular order:

4. The new hot (and sweaty) place to meet a mate
CrossFit now rivals the bar scene when it comes to getting a date. We learned how lots of devotees are finding lasting love…while lifting.
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